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BBW 875V

1979 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,379 mi
Last recorded46,379 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2006
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBW 875V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2006 46,379 miles

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Fail 18 Jul 2006 46,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

both front tyres perished

corrosion and holing to body work out of area

corrosion to outer and inner door sills

o/s/f steering rack gaiter perished

o/s/r metal brake pipe corred on limit

rear brakes on limit

some movement in rear leaf spring bushes

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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BBW 875V is a 1979 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 52,230 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBW 875V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 47 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBW 875V registered?

BBW 875V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 November 1979.

Is BBW 875V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBW 875V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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